Justin W. Keener, a non-party to the Ripple case, files an emergency letter claiming to hold “decisive evidence” against the SEC's $2B penalty.

Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.

April 4, 2025 05:15:56 UTC Coinbase Derivatives Set to Launch XRP Futures on April 21 Coinbase Derivatives has officially filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify XRP futures contracts. If approved, the new contracts are expected to go live on April 21, 2025.

The prolonged legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally ended in a settlement, bringing an almost four-year court battle to a close. Ripple will pay a reduced civil penalty of $50 million, a 60% cut from the initially proposed $125 million.

The decision to finalize the May 7 date was made during a core developers' call, which followed a successful test on Hoodi.

The investors remain distressed after the announcement of new tariff plans. With this, the US stocks had their worst day ever since 2020. As a result, the investors are scared of further escalation and economic fallout. The negative impact has been seen over the crypto markets as Bitcoin & Ethereum remain consolidated within a range.

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially joined the trading lineup on Kraken, marking another step forward for the digital asset.

XRP is probing critical support levels as the cryptocurrency market struggles with chronic volatility. The digital asset currently trades at $1.98, a daily trading volume of $10.50 billion and market value of $115 billion.

Coinbase's move to offer XRP futures could boost market liquidity and pave the way for broader institutional adoption of crypto derivatives. The post Coinbase files to launch XRP futures contract, calls XRP ‘one of the most liquid digital assets' appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase Institutional has announced that Coinbase Derivatives has officially filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify XRP futures. This move aims to offer a regulated, capital-efficient way for investors to gain exposure to XRP, one of the most liquid digital assets in the market.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.050 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.10 level.

The long-running legal saga between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally reached a conclusion, with both parties agreeing to a settlement that has left the cryptocurrency community excited. Ripple has agreed to pay a reduced fine of $50 million, slashing the original $125 million penalty.

Poor network activity, low transaction fees, and a reduced ETH burn rate have increased inflationary pressures on Ethereum, sustaining the decline.

Keith O'Brien, a former Rippling employee, admitted to sharing internal information with a competitor in exchange for Ethereum ETH payments while still working at the company.

Although sentiment toward Ethereum (ETH) remains largely pessimistic, crypto analyst Mister Crypto predicts that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could be on the verge of a parabolic rally, mirroring its historical price action from 2020. Ethereum About To Witness A Change Of Fortune?

Ethereum price attempted a recovery wave above the $1,820 level but failed. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $1,840 zone.

Coinbase Institutional has officially filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to self-certify futures contracts for XRP through its subsidiary, Coinbase Derivatives. This filing aims to launch XRP futures on April 21, 2025, offering both institutional and retail investors a regulated way to gain exposure to XRP in a more capital-efficient manner.

XRP and BTC prices steady after Trump's tariff shock. Market eyes SEC moves, US jobs data, and Fed policy for the next major crypto shift.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to underperform in the broader cryptocurrency market, currently trading just below $1,800 after falling 4% in the past 24 hours. Despite a strong start to the year, where the crypto market experienced bullish momentum, ETH has failed to sustain its upward trajectory.

Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors piled in with the hope that a pro-crypto presidency would benefit Ripple and its cryptocurrency. During this time, the quarterly average of daily active addresses jumped by 490% and XRP price hit a 7-year high.

On-chain data analytics firm Glassnode has identified an intriguing shift in retail investor preference, spotlighting XRP as a focal point of speculative interest. The findings, which come from Glassnode's newly published report titled “Rippling Away,” reveal that while Bitcoin market indicators edge closer to a bearish zone, XRP has seen remarkable inflows of capital and user activity—albeit with signs of waning momentum.

Bitcoin, which has been exhibiting signs of stabilization after weeks of hesitancy and erratic trading, is currently holding steady at $84,000. The long-awaited tariffs have finally been formally introduced, eliminating a significant layer of uncertainty that had kept markets cautious.

A long-dormant Ethereum wallet inked $8.66 million in profits after selling 5,001 ETH it purchased back in 2017. The crypto tracker Lookonchain notes the address acquired 5,001 Ethereum for $1.38 million in 2017, back when ETH cost only $277.

XRP (XRP) stabilized near its $2 support after today's marketwide sell-off sent the altcoin and several other cryptocurrencies close to their swing lows. Data now shows the XRP/USD pair exhibiting early signs of a bullish breakout.

Digital asset bull and social influencer John Squire has projected a bullish outlook for XRP. Amid the growing market uncertainty, crypto bulls have heightened expectations of a large recovery.

According to a recent report by CoinMetrics, XRP has recorded a 10.77% decline in wallet activity over the past week. This is the largest drop among major altcoins (behind only Ethereum).

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday, following a significant decline in traditional financial markets. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,025.41 -5.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,785.61 -6.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $115.31 -11.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.05 -4.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1587 -8.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001221 -3.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.5% and daily active addresses falling by 6%.

XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, is gaining massive attention from long-term holders despite a significant sell-off in the cryptocurrency market. On April 4, 2025, data from an on-chain analytics firm revealed that exchanges have been witnessing continuous outflows, even as the asset's price continues to decline.

Crypto analyst CasiTrades has provided a roadmap for the XRP price, revealing what could happen before the altcoin reaches a new all-time high (ATH). Based on her analysis, XRP could still witness a price decline before it potentially rallies past its current ATH of $3.4.

Over time, Ethereum, the second-largest crypto asset and largest altcoin, has often spearheaded an Altcoin Season due to its significant performance after the market shifts from a Bitcoin season to an altcoin season in each bull market cycle.

XRP is trading at $2.05 with a market capitalization of $119 billion, the lowest since March 10, 2025, and December 30, 2024. The 24-hour trading volume stands at $6.51 billion, within an intraday range of $1.97 to $2.19, marking XRP 40.2% below its all-time high.

A former employee of Rippling has alleged he accepted $5,000 in ETH per month to spy on his employer on behalf of its competitor, Deel.

XRP is under pressure, down nearly 6% in the past 24 hours and teetering just above the $2 mark as bearish momentum builds. A $1.02 billion unlock from Ripple's escrow has sparked fresh concerns about oversupply, with tokens moved to operational wallets possibly poised for distribution.

Whale accumulation amid price drops suggests confidence in Ethereum's long-term value, highlighting potential for future market resilience. The post Ethereum whales accumulate 130,000 ETH amid price drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BNY has announced the expansion of its digital assets platform with the launch of a new tool aimed at delivering both on- and off-chain accounting data to blockchain networks.

Ripple has announced the integration of its USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD into its flagship cross-border payments platform, Ripple Payments. This move, according to the company, is expected to enhance speed, lower costs, and broaden the existing suite of services the platform provides to financial institutions worldwide.

After overcoming testnet hitches, Ethereum's major Pectra upgrade has been set for early May. Here's what to expect.

Ethereum's core developers have confirmed the Pectra upgrade will launch on the mainnet on May 7, 2025, following a smooth final test on the Hoodi testnet and weeks of coordination to resolve earlier technical issues.

How are the charts looking after this sharp drop? Here's an overview of the most relevant technical signals for Cardano, Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin (BTC) charts.

Ethereum developers set May 7 as the most probable date for the Pectra upgrade, combining a total of 11 EIP.

Cryptocurrency traders on social media are debating whether a hypothetical Harris presidency may have been a better long-term outcome for the sector, given the poor performance of cryptocurrencies since President Trump took office. What Happened: Pseudonymous trader Pickle outlined a "what-if" scenario in a post on X on Thursday, comparing how cryptocurrencies would have performed if Kamala Harris had won the presidency.

The new Ripple stablecoin's market cap has grown fivefold in less than a month as the company has secured key exchange listings.Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that nearly $300 million worth of Ripple USD (RLUSD) is circulating.

Ethereum developers have officially announced a new deadline for the upcoming Pectra upgrade. The core developers made the final decision in a recent call after passing the third and last testnet implementation without any problems.

The crypto market watches with bated breath as XRP teeters at $1.97, a battleground where bullish conviction clashes with bearish determination. After a retreat from recent highs, the digital asset now faces a critical test.

The leading altcoin, Ethereum, experienced a challenging month in March, marked by a series of bearish trends that reflected a broader market slowdown.

Ethereum core developers have confirmed that the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade will be deployed on May 7. Nixo Rokish, a member of the Ethereum Foundation's protocol support team, shared the news in an April 3 post on social media, saying: “Pectra mainnet date confirmed May 7.

The global cryptocurrency market took a major hit today, with the total market capitalization falling 5.46% to $2.63 trillion. This sharp decline was triggered by a broad sell-off following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on trading partners worldwide, sparking concerns about global economic stability. Bitcoin (BTC) led the downturn, dropping to $82,274.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has announced the expansion of its digital assets platform with the launch of a new tool aimed at delivering both on- and off-chain accounting data to blockchain networks.